Screencastify
Tech Tribe Badge Challenge
Explanation - Tech Tribe Badge Challenges
Tech Tribe Badge Challenges allow teachers the opportunity to learn and integrate tech tools in their classrooms. Completing the challenge for a tech tool makes teachers eligible for a "Tech Tribe" badge for their work. Badges can be proudly displayed by their classroom door to let everyone know how fabulous they are at integrating technology! Teachers work hard at their own pace to complete Challenges such as Google Classroom, Google Drive, Poll Everywhere, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Plickers, Digital Citizenship, and many more. Once you have completed the challenge, complete a Badge Form to receive a Tech Tribe Badge as a reward and recognition for your commitment to moving our students toward college and career readiness.
What is Screencastify?
Screencastify is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily record all screen activity within a tab, including audio.
Learning Objective
The educator will become familiar with Screencastify and will use it to record a presentation or video tutorial.
Learning Resources
1. Introducing Screencastify (Video by Chris Betcher)
2. Screencastify Basics with Amy Mayer (Video)
Learning Task
1. Install the Screencastify Chrome extension. (This extension is already installed on Teacher Chromebooks.) To record on a desktop, you will need to use an external microphone. Note: Screencastify is easier to use on a Chromebook, because the microphone is built in.
2. Use the extension to create a short tutorial or narrate a presentation.
3. Save the recording and share it with your students. Note: Screencastify automatically sets up a Screencastify folder in your Google Drive, where all videos will be saved.
Apply for Your Badge
1. Include the link to your Screencastify recording on the Badge Verification Form.
2. Include student feedback that you received about your recording.
3. Include feedback about the process of creating the screencast.
Click here to access the badge verification form.